There are few reefs around the world that are as beautiful as Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The reef stretches from Rockhampton to Cape York and is visible from outer space. The Great Barrier stretches for over 1,600 miles (2,600 km) and encompasses over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. Australia’s northeastern reef line is comprised of over 12,000 species of coral, tropical fish, mollusks and other exotic inhabitants. Find places to stay in Cairns on Expedia that are fairly close to the reef if you decide you want to experience it for yourself.
The closest I’ve been to experiencing something as majestic as the Great Barrier reef was when I snorkeled near Puerto Rico, but the amount of coral and variety of living organisms just doesn’t compare. This underwater paradise is nothing new when it comes to bucket lists, so it should seem as no surprise that I’ve decided to feature the reef. I love the beach and swimming in the ocean as much as the next guy, but I’m much more of a land-lover. So - I think I would limit my under-worldly explorations simply to two: the Great Barrier Reef and the Lechuguilla Caverns in New Mexico.
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The closest I’ve been to experiencing something as majestic as the Great Barrier reef was when I snorkeled near Puerto Rico, but the amount of coral and variety of living organisms just doesn’t compare. This underwater paradise is nothing new when it comes to bucket lists, so it should seem as no surprise that I’ve decided to feature the reef. I love the beach and swimming in the ocean as much as the next guy, but I’m much more of a land-lover. So - I think I would limit my under-worldly explorations simply to two: the Great Barrier Reef and the Lechuguilla Caverns in New Mexico.
(Photo via www.desktopia.net)
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